Add 40/56 and 18/30
40/56 + 18/30 is 46/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
40/56 = 40 × 15/56 × 15 = 600/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
18/30 = 18 × 28/30 × 28 = 504/840 - Add the two like fractions:
600/840 + 504/840 = 600 + 504/840 = 1104/840 - 1104/840 simplified gives 46/35
- So, 40/56 + 18/30 = 46/35
In mixed form: 111/35
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